Blue bin do's and don't's

Consider yourself a recycler extraordinaire? Make sure you are not committing some of the most common blue bin sins. (Note: many tips are specific to Metro Vancouver)

Items accepted in your blue box or blue bag recycling program varies greatly city to city. Always check with your specific recycling hotline or your city's website (see the links listed at the bottom of this page).

Do's:

Rinse all containers well — like plastic milk jugs and yogurt containers.

Flatten paperboard as much as possible — like cereal or cracker boxes.

Keep the lid of metal cans attached, folding them inside the can — like cans of tomato sauce.